Putin Sets Russian Military at 2.4 Million as Drone Command System Advances
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Updated · Reuters · Jun 12
Putin Sets Russian Military at 2.4 Million as Drone Command System Advances
3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 12
Summary
2,399,130 personnel — including 1,510,000 service members — were set as the size of Russia’s military in a decree issued by President Vladimir Putin.
Putin paired the force-size order with a statement that Russia is developing a satellite-based system to control combat drones, linking manpower expansion with battlefield technology upgrades.
The announcements came during a meeting with military officials, according to Russian news agencies including Interfax.
The move signals Moscow is still formalizing a larger wartime force structure while investing in systems meant to improve drone operations.